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CHOOSING A CAREER IN DOG CARE

House-sitters, dog walkers, and everybody else has a doggie day care center. But,
buyer beware - the life you save, may be your pets.

Like any other profession, there are people who can and people who cannot take
care of dogs. We often hear people say, “I wish I had your job.” But
the perception of working with dogs and the reality of what dog care actual involves
are miles apart. The perception is that dog care providers get to play with dogs
all day long. But please understand: Liking dogs is not an adequate reason for
someone to have a career in dog care - it is only a qualification. There is a
huge difference between liking dogs and properly caring for dogs.

There definitely is a ‘calling’ for people who have chosen to provide
dog care. And while the mechanical aspects of the dog business can be taught,
common proactive common sense about dogs is intuitive talent. To be in the dog
business, you must:

Have great attention to detail.

Power of conviction

Moral compass

Stamina, physical strength, incredible patience and a profound
feeling that “good enough is the enemy of great.”

You have to know what’s going on with all the dogs at all times. When it
comes to dog care, the myriad of decisions that are made on a daily basis is sometimes
staggering. It may seem like we play with dogs all day; but that is the perception,
not the reality.